Where to work out New Year's day

It’s a new year and you’ve made the commitment to get fit, like so many you prepare to hit the gym with fierce determination, armed with new sneakers, sweats and water bottles.

The easiest thing is to blow-off working out because it’s too difficult to find a club that’s open. Now, there’s no excuse and your energy can be better spent exercising instead of holding on the phone.

To help you kick-start your resolutions here’s a list of area gyms and health-clubs that are open on New year’s day including group exercise classes.

Alix Redmonde

Alix Redmonde has been a fitness expert for more than 25 years and has taught fitness on three continents. She has written for magazines including Men’s Exercise, Exercise for Men Only, Fitness, Shape and Elle. She has also appeared on the Food Network, CBNC, WNYW-TV, among others, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Redmonde is coauthor of the book “It’s Great to be Different,” which teaches children confidence, esteem and self-respect.
Redmonde lives in Sarasota with her three dogs, six cats, two doves and a thoroughbred horse.
She can be reached by email

Last modified: January 1, 2013
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